Privacy Law Scholars Conference

The Privacy Law Scholars Conference (PLSC) is the premier academic gathering for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of privacy, law, and technology. Organized by the Program & Planning Committee, PLSC 2026 will be held in person on May 28 and 29, 2026, at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana. A new mentorship-focused pre-conference is scheduled for the afternoon of May 27, 2026.

PLSC is a paper workshop conference that emphasizes in-progress scholarship related to law, technology, and information privacy law. The conference format includes paper sessions where attendees read papers in advance and offer constructive feedback, with a discussant leading the discussion rather than the author. Additionally, PLSC 2026 introduces Discussion Sessions, which are informal collaborations on specific topics without papers or commentators, fostering idea generation and informal collaboration.

The conference offers networking opportunities through its mentorship-focused pre-conference event, designed to build a collegial community and support junior scholars. While specific details about notable speakers and an expo hall are not provided, the event's structure encourages active participation and engagement among attendees.

PLSC is ideal for scholars from various disciplines, including law, social sciences, humanities, and computer science, who are engaged in privacy-related research. Policymakers and practitioners involved in privacy law and technology will also find the conference beneficial for staying abreast of current scholarship and contributing to the discourse.